Junior Software Engineer

PsychoGenics is a preclinical CRO with expertise in central nervous system (CNS) and orphan disorders. Our mission is to provide the best validated disease models and comprehensive preclinical capabilities to help companies discover the next generation of treatments for severely disabling CNS and orphan disorders and reduce the attrition rate in clinical development. We are known for our cutting-edge translational approach to research, our customized solutions, the breadth, and quality of our work, as well as for our ability to identify statistically relevant phenotypic changes that help our clients quantify the efficacy of their treatments before they move into the clinic. With an extensive portfolio of highly predictive disease models and unparalleled experience performing studies for biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes, we enable clients to deliver much needed superior clinical candidates to patients.

Job Overview : This is an entry-level position for motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer who will work within a cross-functional team of experimentalists, data scientists, platform engineers, and software developers. This role involves a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, covering the entire workflow end-to-end in collaboration with other teams. This position is not confined to a single, narrow project. It includes developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining data collection, processing pipelines, analytical tools, and technologies to support our preclinical research objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and build scalable and efficient software tools for data analysis, machine learning, and visualization.

Maintain, refactor, debug, and enhance current applications to ensure reliability and performance.

Create user-friendly graphical interfaces tailored for non-technical users, ensuring accessibility and ease of use.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and incorporate feedback into development cycles.

Job Qualifications and Skills :

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

Strong programming and software design skills in Python, with a thorough understanding of software engineering principles, application packaging, and deployment.

Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows.

Experience with data analysis libraries or tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deeply understand the "why" and "how" of our work.

Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000. Salary will be determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, knowledge, education and geographic location.

Total Rewards Plan

PsychoGenics offers competitive performance-based compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. This role is eligible for annual performance-based raise and discretionary bonus for both individual and PsychoGenics annual performance. Our benefits include:

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans

HSA, FSA and dependent FSA

Short- and long-term disability plans

Stock-based incentive plan

401K with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off policy and paid parental leave policy

EAP

Additional voluntary benefits

PsychoGenics is a veteran/disability/equal opportunity employer.

We take pride in maintaining a diverse work environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create a workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and allows our people to unleash their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodation

PsychoGenics provides qualified individuals with reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Human Resources at: careers@psychogenics.com

Nearest Major Market: New York City

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